Roger vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Roger Rank #750

Harry Rank #780

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Roger or Harry more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Roger and Harry mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Roger and Harry boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.